We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Catalonia, Spain. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated December 2023.
Elegant. Rooftop restaurant. Rooftop bar. Hotel El Palace Barcelona is located in Eixample District, close to the Ramblas, the main shopping area and Barcelona’s main tourist attractions. It offers a Mayan-style luxury spa. A limousine service with a chauffeur is available on request. Opened in 1919, this hotel features a neo-classical façade and stylish air-conditioned rooms with classic decor. Each room is spacious and comes with satellite TV, desk, minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. There are 2 restaurants: L'Éclair, located at the hall, and the Winter Garden Restaurant, set at the Roof Terrace; guests can also enjoy a cocktail at the Bluesman Cocktail Bar. Hotel El Palace Barcelona has a Mayan-style spa with a Temazcal Sauna. Other facilities at this hotel include both fitness and business center and an outdoor pool. Third person sharing in room is available for Superior room, Junior Suite and Superior Suite. Staff at Hotel El Palace Barcelona can provide information about the area. Passeig de Gràcia Metro and Railway Station as well as Urquinaona Metro station are less than 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are approximately 15 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Good breakfast. Located just 100 metres from the beach in Calella, this modern, boutique hotel offers stylish rooms. Guests have 2 hours free access daily to the hotel’s spa and gym, located 80 metres away. Air-conditioned rooms include flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and a safe. The private bathrooms include a shower with chromotherapy, and a hairdryer. Hotel Sant Jordi’s large Thalasso Spa has several different pools, baths, showers and water jets. It also offers a range of massages and treatments. Calella Train Station is a 20-minute walk away and Barcelona can be reached in around an hour's train ride.Show full description
Very clean. Great value. Port Aventura® Lucy's Mansion is a Victorian-style mansion, situated inside PortAventura Theme Park. This property includes free unlimited access to PortAventura Theme Park (throughout the stay including day of arrival and departure) and 1 day access to Ferrari Land per person and stay. The stays between March 23rd and May 17th (both inclusive) include Early Access 30 minutes before the opening of PortAventura Park. Check the available attractions on the official website of PortAventura World. Rooms at Lucy’s Mansion are spacious and have attractive, classic décor. All have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and minibar service (ask the property for conditions). The hotel has outdoor swimming pool, its own bar and à la carte restaurant with a terrace, where you can enjoy a range of Mediterranean cuisine. All customers have special discounts on PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park tickets. PortAventura® Resort can be easily accessed from the AP7 Motorway. Barcelona is situated north of the complex and can be reached by train in 1 hour. A bus goes from Camp de Tarragona AVE Train Station to Barcelona and Reus Airports.Show full description
Central. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Offering stylish rooms with free, high-speed Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations, Primero Primera is located in the Sarrià district. 5 minutes’ walk from Les Tres Torres FGC Station, this boutique hotel is set in gardens. Each air-conditioned room at the Primero Primera has contemporary décor. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and minibar. A buffet breakfast is served in the Primero’s restaurant "Planta Baja" or on the charming terrace. The Sarrià district features a range of cafés, bars and restaurants. Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Plaza de Catalunya and Las Ramblas can be reached in 15 minutes by train. FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium is 2.5 km away.Show full description
Trendy. Creative. Great value. A striking 5-star hotel next to Mas Tinell Vineyards, Cava & Hotel Mastinell is set just outside Vilafranca del Penedès. It features innovative architecture and an amazing structure resembling a collection of stacked wine bottles with a Gaudí-esque, mosaic-tiled roof. You can reach the E15 Motorway in just 5 minutes and this connects you to the coast and to central Barcelona within 45 minutes. The hotel won the Medalla de Oro de la Arquitectura award for best design, in Shanghai in 2011. Its contemporary rooms reflect the inside of a wine bottle, featuring a circular window with a mesh, bubble-like façade looking onto the vineyards. All rooms have air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, a Nespresso machine, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The restaurant offers show cooking and creative Catalan cuisine served with local wines and cava. There is also a shop and a wine therapy room. The surrounding Penedès region is ideal for hiking, horse riding and cycling. The beaches of Sitges and Vilanova i la Geltrú are around 25 km away.Show full description
Defined as a unique concept of contemporary design in the middle of nature, Torre del Remei is located in Bolvir, a picturesque town in La Cerdanya, in the center of the Catalan Pyrenees and the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. A Modernist Palace from 1910, where the essence of Cerdanya, simplicity and elegance go hand in hand. The 24 exclusive rooms and suites are distributed between the 1910 Palace building and the attached Typical Catalan Country House. The rooms have been renovated with careful interior design and incorporate modern amenities for the absolute comfort of our guests. The gastronomy is based on a natural cuisine of the territory, where our Chef combines and transformate the traditional Catalan recipes with a fresh and personal touch. The proximity to the golf course and ski slopes, as well as cycling and hiking routes, convert it the perfect choice to combine sports activities with a well-deserved and comfortable rest in the core of nature.Show full description
Central. Rooftop restaurant. Rooftop bar. Enjoying from an ideal location right opposite the sea in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, Serras Barcelona is a 5-star hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and with our Restaurant Informal by our Michelin Starred chef Marc Gascons . Free WiFi access is available. Luxurious services like airport pick-up, limousine, concierge and valet parking are standard in this hotel. Set in a historic building where the famous painter Pablo Picasso started his career in 1896, the hotel preserves the building's original façade. All stylish rooms at Serras are air conditioned and soundproofed, featuring a private balcony with views of Barcelona's Port Vell or Mercè Street in the Gothic Quarter. Each comes with state-of-the-art facilities such as a Smart HD TV, wireless sound system and bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. Featuring attractive sea views, guests can have a signature cocktail on the stylish lounge in the rooftop terrace, while listening to chill-out music. The mezzanine level in Serras Barcelona features a cosy library with bar, while the restaurant serves Catalan specialities and Mediterranean tapas. The restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This boutique hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Picasso Museum and Estaciò de França Railway Station. Plaça Reial Square is 650 metres away, and Santa María del Mar Cathedral is 500 metres away. Barcelona El Prat Airport is 15 minutes by car.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a cool rooftop restaurant!
Creative. Cosy rooms. Friendly staff.Opened April 2021. Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Barcelona. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. A spa and wellness centre comprising a sauna, an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a patio and others also have city views. At Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Park Güell is 2 km from Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona, while La Pedrera is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 16 km from the hotel.Show full description
Very clean. Cosy rooms. Popular among business travellers. Located in Barcelona, 1.9 km from Park Güell, ABaC Restaurant Hotel Barcelona GL Monumento provides accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, fitness centre, and sauna, as well as a garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At ABaC Restaurant Hotel Barcelona GL Monumento every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a range of wellness facilities including a hot tub and a hammam. La Pedrera is 3.3 km from ABaC Restaurant Hotel Barcelona GL Monumento, while Casa Batllo is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat, 14 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Super central. Very stylish. Very clean. Alma Barcelona is set in an attractive building just off Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia. It offers a spa, a stylish restaurant with a terrace, and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Alma Barcelona rooms feature smart, modern décor and leather armchairs. They are equipped with a flat-screen Loewe TV, Punkt phone, and the private bathrooms come with a bathrobe and slippers. The Alma’s spa features an indoor pool, a Hammam and a sauna. There is a gym, and massage is also available. Staff at the Alma’s 24-hour reception can provide information on Barcelona’s many attractions. On request, the hotel offers an airport shuttle service to Barcelona El Prat Airport, a 25-minute drive away. The hotel is just one block from Gaudí’s La Pedrera and a 5-minute walk from Casa Batlló. You can walk to Diagonal Metro Station in 5 minutes, while Plaza de Catalunya is just over 1 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in Catalonia.
Elegant. Stylish. Rooftop pool. Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Mercer Hotel Barcelona is set in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, within 10 minutes’ walk of Las Ramblas. This boutique hotel is set in one of the city’s ancient buildings, next to the Roman walls. The stylish rooms at Mercer Hotel Barcelona have chic décor with original beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls. There is free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV. The bathroom has a rain-effect shower. The hotel features an interior courtyard with orange trees. There is also a poolside bar and a terrace with loungers. Several cafés, bars and restaurants can be found in the charming, winding streets and pretty squares surrounding the hotel. Jaume I Metro Station is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Mercer. The trendy Born district is approximately 300 metres away, while Barcelona Cathedral can be reached in 5 minutes by foot.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Good breakfast. Located on the fashionable Paseo de Gracia, within 5 minutes’ walk from both Gaudi’s masterpieces Casa Battló and La Pedrera, Monument Hotel offers luxury services including a gourmet restaurant and a spa. Elegantly decorated, all soundproofed rooms have a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels, Bluetooth sound system, and a safe deposit box with plug for charging laptop devices. Most of the room types have a private bathroom with a free-standing bath, velour bathrobe and luxury toiletries. Most of the rooms have a balcony with city views. The 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, Lasarte, offers a range of options designed by the chef Martin Berasategui; while the on-site bistro-style restaurant, Oria, serves fresh cuisine following the Mediterranean gastronomy. Monument Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas; regular trains to Barcelona El Prat Airport leave from Paseo de Gracia Train Station, located 300 metres away. Free high-speed WiFi is provided. The hotel is housed on Enric Batllo’s house, an architectural jewel of 19th century that constitutes one of the characteristic works of the Eixample Quadrat d'Or and which gives it the Specialty Monument status.Show full description
Very central. Cool. Very clean.Opened June 2021. Conveniently located in Barcelona, ME Barcelona offers air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation features nightclub and a tour desk. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. ME Barcelona provides some units with city views, and each room comes with a coffee machine. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Non-stop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak Catalan, German, English and Spanish. Popular points of interest near ME Barcelona include Tivoli Theatre, Palau de la Musica Catalana and Portal de l'Angel. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat, 13 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Great location.Opened January 2022. Attractively located in Barcelona, Hotel Casa Sagnier features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while some rooms have a balcony and others also feature city views. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Speaking Catalan, German, English and Spanish, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near Hotel Casa Sagnier include La Pedrera, Casa Batllo and Passeig de Gracia. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat, 13 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This is likely the coolest and most creative central luxury hotel in Catalonia. It also has a great location and amazing staff.
Stylish. Comfortable beds. Great location. This chic, exclusive hotel is set in an 18th-century aristocratic house overlooking a secluded square in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. Its contemporary style contrasts with the impressive historic surroundings. This design blends with relaxing music and sensual aromas to create a unique setting in this ancient, atmospheric area of central Barcelona. Set right beside the city’s Cathedral, the Hotel Neri lies just a short distance from the bustling Las Ramblas. The building’s original period charm has been preserved and enhanced by the hotel’s sophisticated interior design. Dine on delicious specialities in the hotel restaurant or enjoy a drink at the terrace bar. You can also spend a relaxing moment in the tranquil library or on the pretty rooftop garden terrace. Hotel Neri Relais & Châteaux preserves its impressive façade to Sant Felip Neri square as well as a 17th-century stone wall, which separates the lounge bar area of the restaurant. It has the status of Specialty Monument. Hotel Neri also offers apartments housed in a restored classic building located few metres away. Please see the individual apartment description for more details.Show full description
Set on Barcelona’s fashionable Passeig de Gràcia, the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is within 5 minutes’ walk of Gaudi’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. Plaça Catalunya is just a 10-minute walk away. The hotel features a spa, rooftop pool, indoor pool, fitness centre, wonderful city views, and 24-hour room service. The spacious rooms feature bright, minimalist design. They include a home theatre, a seating area, large flat-screen TV, CD and DVD player. Bathrooms have large bathtubs or showers, and include Acqua di Parma free toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers. Additionally, you can dine al fresco in the Mimosa garden, and discover Terrat, the rooftop terrace, where guests can enjoy cocktails and Peruvian food. Banker's bar is also serves cocktails and tapas. Mandarin Oriental spa offers a wide range of treatments. Spa access is free and includes the indoor pool, hot tub, Hammam and 24-hour gym. The spa also features suites for couples. Headphones, towels and chilled drinks are provided for the gym. There is a 24-hour front desk, and you can hire a car from the tour desk. Parking is available nearby for an extra charge.Show full description
Highly elegant. Creative. Great views. This luxurious hotel and spa with indoor and outdoor swimming pool features an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse surrounded by lush gardens. Pals is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. The spa at Mas de Torrent includes a sauna and steam room, and includes a wide range of massage and beauty services. The hotel also has a fitness centre and tennis courts. All air-conditioned rooms at Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa, Relais & Châteaux feature an elegant décor with hardwood floors. Some have a private pool, others have a patio with garden views. The restaurant serves gourmet Catalan cuisine and offers a seasonal menu, as well as an extensive wine list. There is also a bar and terrace. Guests can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in the Baix Empordà region, including hiking, horse riding and cycling. The hotel offers free bicycles. There are 3 golf courses within 15 minutes’ drive of the hotel, including Empordà Golf. The Costa Brava is just 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
The most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Catalonia.
Rooftop bar. Rooftop pool. The One Barcelona GL has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Barcelona. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property is 1.2 km from the city centre and 200 metres from La Pedrera. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some rooms also boast a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. At The One Barcelona GL all rooms come with bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation guests will find facilities including a sauna and a spa and wellness centre. Speaking Arabic, Catalan, Czech and German at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Popular points of interest near The One Barcelona GL include Casa Batllo, Passeig de Gracia and Passeig de Gracia Metro Station. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat, 13 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Located in Avinyonet, 39 km from Camp Nou, Hotel Font de la Canya provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 41 km from Sants Railway Station. Magic Fountain of Montjuic is 42 km from the hotel, while La Pedrera is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 45 km from Hotel Font de la Canya.Show full description
Set in 25,000 square metres of beautiful gardens and offering fantastic views of Barcelona, Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel is a luxury hotel set on Diagonal Avenue. With unique experiences that will make this accommodation a benchmark in the Catalan capital, with access to the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, the gardens of Torre Melina, and signature restaurants such as Erre Errechu Spacious, air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. The Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel is 15 minutes walk from FC Barcelona Camp Nou stadium. Zona Universitaria Metro Stop is 450 metres away, connecting you with the city centre in under 20 minutes. Opening dates of the hotel's different spaces: Gala Terrace 4.5.2024, Beso Barcelona Restaurant 31.5.2024, Rooftop September and Wellness and Fitness 1.6.2024 . Show full description
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